A beginner’s guide to meditation

If you have never meditated before then there during your pregnancy is a great time to consider it. Birth from Within advocates meditating on a regular basis through your pregnancy. It is a great way to make a deeper connection with your baby and an excellent way to learn how to relax.

In today’s busy world finding some quite time can be challenging but connecting with your baby through meditation can support you in creating a calm, quite and peaceful daily ritual. It is simple to do and a great habit to get into. If you have never meditated before and find it difficult then start by doing it for just 1 minute everyday, After each week increase the time by 2-3 minutes. 15 minutes meditation provides so many benefits to you and your baby. Give it a go: There is nothing to loose and so much to gain.

Simple guidance on meditation:

Sit or lay in a comfortable position. Have some gentle music playing softly in the back ground. Now begin to focus on your breathing, slowly in and slowly out. On each out breath try to make it long and slow and as you do so feel the deeper relaxation in your body. After several breaths begin to focus on your body, starting with your head. With every breath in move to another part of your body and when the breath is being released feel that part of the body relaxing deeper. Once you have scanned your whole body bring your focus to your baby and feel the oxygen going going to your baby. Feel the love and life force with each breath you take. Connect with your baby.